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New Paraguayan president puts people first
May 3, 2008Fernando Lugo’s April 20 election victory means not only that rightist Colorado Party rule is at an end after 61 years, but also that once the former bishop assumes Paraguay’s presidency next August, another South American...
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Indiana gets ready for historic vote
May 3, 2008GARY, Ind. — For the first time in 40 years, candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination are visiting cities across this state, ahead of the May 6 primary election. The latest polls show a tight race...
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Iraqi support for militias, religious parties drops
May 3, 2008Iraqi Parliament members from several political blocs went to Baghdad’s Sadr City last week hoping to stop the violence that has trapped civilians in the crossfire. The delegation was accompanied by representatives of Moqtada al-Sadr, in...
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Worldnotes – May 2, 2008
May 3, 2008Honduras: General strike reflects discontent A “march against neoliberalism” called by labor federations, peasant organizations and teachers’ groups resulted April 17 in 2 million no-show workers throughout Honduras. Tens of thousands filled the streets and 15...
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McCain a no-show on equal pay for women
May 3, 2008GOP presidential candidate John McCain is saying it’s fine with him if women never get justice for pay discrimination they suffer on the job. Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama left their campaign trails and...
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